Medical Practitioners Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Medical Practitioners Award (MA000031) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Last verified: 2 August 2026Medical Practitioners Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday and Sunday
$50.43/hr
1.5x base
Public holiday
$84.05/hr
2.5x base
Overtime - Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours
$50.43/hr
1.5x base
Overtime - Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours
$67.24/hr
2x base
Overtime - Sunday
$67.24/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($33.62/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Medical Practitioners Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday and Sunday 1.5x | Public holiday 2.5x | Overtime - Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours 1.5x | Overtime - Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours 2x | Overtime - Sunday 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | $33.62/hr | $50.43/hr | $84.05/hr | $50.43/hr | $67.24/hr | $67.24/hr |
| Resident medical practitioner - pay point 1 | $35.69/hr | $53.54/hr | $89.23/hr | $53.54/hr | $71.38/hr | $71.38/hr |
| Resident medical practitioner - pay point 2 | $37.13/hr | $55.70/hr | $92.83/hr | $55.70/hr | $74.26/hr | $74.26/hr |
| Resident medical practitioner - pay point 3 | $37.49/hr | $56.24/hr | $93.73/hr | $56.24/hr | $74.98/hr | $74.98/hr |
| Registrar - pay point 1 | $40.61/hr | $60.92/hr | $101.53/hr | $60.92/hr | $81.22/hr | $81.22/hr |
| Registrar - pay point 2 | $42.28/hr | $63.42/hr | $105.70/hr | $63.42/hr | $84.56/hr | $84.56/hr |
| Registrar - pay point 3 | $44.21/hr | $66.32/hr | $110.53/hr | $66.32/hr | $88.42/hr | $88.42/hr |
| Registrar - pay point 4 | $45.56/hr | $68.34/hr | $113.90/hr | $68.34/hr | $91.12/hr | $91.12/hr |
| Senior registrar - pay point 1 | $53.07/hr | $79.61/hr | $132.68/hr | $79.61/hr | $106.14/hr | $106.14/hr |
| Senior registrar - pay point 2 | $55.17/hr | $82.76/hr | $137.93/hr | $82.76/hr | $110.34/hr | $110.34/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Practitioners Award | $33.62/hr | — | $84.05/hr (2.5x) |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $39.66/hr (1.5x) | $59.49/hr (2.25x) |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $41.71/hr (1.5x) | $69.52/hr (2.5x) |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $53.94/hr (2x) | $67.43/hr (2.5x) |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $53.34/hr (2x) | $66.68/hr (2.5x) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the penalty rates under the Medical Practitioners Award?
The Medical Practitioners Award (MA000031) provides penalty rates for Saturday and Sunday, Public holiday, Overtime - Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours, Overtime - Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours, Overtime - Sunday. Rates range from 1.5x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for healthcare workers?
The Medical Practitioners Award does not specify a separate Sunday penalty rate.
What is the public holiday rate under the Medical Practitioners Award?
Public holiday work under the Medical Practitioners Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $84.05/hr.
Who is covered by the Medical Practitioners Award?
The Medical Practitioners Award covers employees in the healthcare industry. Common job titles include Intern, Resident medical officer, Registrar, Career medical officer, Senior medical practitioner.
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